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Police Beat: Vehicle vandalism

Amelia Simmons, Police Reporter Sep 22, 2021

Two reports of vehicle vandalism have been made to UPD since Sep. 13, both assumed to be done Carrie Underwood style: with a key. First Incident: The first report was made on September 13th when...

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SG releases their Sep. Osprey Voice

Julia Croston, Government Reporter Sep 22, 2021

On Sep. 17, the University and Student Affairs Committee (USA) met to create this month’s Osprey Voice survey. The survey will focus on the new Competition Pool Complex. The pool recently opened on Sep....

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UNF's new pool complex officially opens

UNF’s new pool complex officially opens

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 22, 2021

Recently, UNF's new official pool complex opened to the public. After a high-profile ceremony held in the Field House, the site of the old Pool almost 10 years ago, the ribbon was cut for the new pool. The...

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The great GPU shortage: the battle between gamers, crypto miners, and scalpers

The great GPU shortage: the battle between gamers, crypto miners, and scalpers

Majdouline Bakor, General Assignment Reporter Sep 22, 2021

You have decided that it is about time to build a gaming PC; you have all your parts ready to assemble, watched all the YouTube tutorials, and even set up your gaming desk, but wait - there is a final...

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Szymanski offers faculty $1,500 bonus, but read the fine print

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 21, 2021

On his final day in office last Friday, President Szymanski offered faculty and staff a $1,500 bonus, but visiting instructors would miss out, and the university wants union concessions in return.  Leaving...

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Meet the ASUN’s newest member school

Meet the ASUN’s newest member school

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Sep 21, 2021

Despite expanding earlier this year, the ASUN Conference has widened its reach once again, adding Austin Peay State University.  News broke in January that the ASUN would be adding three new members:...

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UNF Game room hosts massive Smash Tournament

Marie Billow, Volunteer Reporter Sep 20, 2021

Nate Lee and Josh Chapple are the winners of the UNF Game Room’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament. Last Friday, Lee narrowly beat his good friend Chapple after six grueling hours of narrowing down the...

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Opinion: Focus on growth and ditch diet culture

Melissa Brennan, Nutrition Student Sep 20, 2021

Transitioning back to in-person classes after the COVID hiatus brings both exciting and nervous energy. For some, the stay-at-home orders threw off schedules and routines and resulted in many changes ranging...

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People attend an abortion access rally in front of the San Pedro Playhouse in San Antonio, Texas, USA on September 1, 2021. The rally is in response to SB8, a new Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

UNF Professor elaborates on abortion law passed in Texas

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor Sep 20, 2021

Earlier this month, Texas's new abortion law went into effect after the Supreme Court declined to block it. This is, as of writing, the most restrictive abortion law currently in effect in the country....

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UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

UNF’s biggest poster sale makes its return

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Sep 19, 2021

Sponsored by the UNF Bookstore, the UNF Poster Sale will have thousands of options to choose from. The event will begin on Monday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Sept. 24. It will be held at the Student Union...

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Preview: Jaguars look to rebound against Broncos in home opener

Preview: Jaguars look to rebound against Broncos in home opener

Riley Platt, Sports Reporter Sep 18, 2021

The Jacksonville Jaguars had quite the rough outing in week one, but they’ll have a chance to change the narrative when they face the Denver Broncos at home on Sunday. To say that things could’ve...

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Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Spinnaker Media finishes as finalist for an ACP Online Pacemaker Award

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 17, 2021

Finishing among “the best of the best,” the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) has recognized Spinnaker Media alongside 31 other online news and magazine sites as finalists in the Online Pacemaker competition.  Congratulations...

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